Rustam Shah Mohmand (born 15 August 1942 in Charsadda) is a senior Pakistani diplomat, Ambassador and political scientist
Rustam Shah Mohmand | |
|---|---|
| Interior Secretary of Pakistan | |
| In office June 1999 – October 12, 1999 | |
| Prime Minister | Nawaz Sharif |
| Chief Secretary of the North-West Frontier Province | |
| In office March 1997 – August 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1942 Dhakki, Charsadda, British Raj |
Education edit
Rustam Shah Mohmand studied civil engineering in Peshawar's College of Engineering and Technology (now University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar) and King's College London. He graduated with a degree in the humanities from the University of Peshawar and then joined the civil service of Pakistan.[1][2][3]
Diplomat edit
He specializes in FATA and refugee affairs. He has served as Chief Secretary NWFP, Interior Secretary of Pakistan, Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan and Commissioner for Afghan Refugees. Mohmand also served as Political Agent in the Khyber and South Waziristan Agencies.
As part of his work in South Waziristan, Mohmand helped rebuild the main bazaar in Wana, the winter capital, which was later named "Rustam bazar" by the local maliks (or tribal chiefs) to honour him. From 1987 to 1989, he worked as Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees. He is currently a leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and a member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advisory committee (headed by Imran Khan), which advises the provincial government on development and planning.[4][5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Rustam Shah Mohmand". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ Stories by Rustam Shah Mohmand
- ^ Afghanistan should not be made a scapegoat: Rustam Shah
- ^ Rustam Shah Mohmand
- ^ "Mr. Rustam Shah Mohmand Appointed as the Chairman Think Tank PTI KP > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf > Insaf News". Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2013.